The U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University forges academic, business, and cultural partnerships between Bryant University and higher learning institutions, business enterprises, and governmental offices in China.

Established in March 2005, Dr. Hong Yang, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Bryant and a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, is its founding director.

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The U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University raising funds to help China’s schools recover from the recent earthquake

The challenges facing the people of Sichuan province impacted by the May 12 earthquake in China are enormous.  From relief efforts to rebuilding, there is a tremendous need for aid as families and villages struggle with the reality of widespread devastation and loss. 

Friends, alumni, parents, faculty, and students of Bryant University and beyond have asked how they can help the people of Sichuan province.  In response, Bryant’s U.S.-China Institute has established the USCI China Earthquake Relief Fund, focusing especially on the needs of the province’s students and schools.  China's media have reported that more than 7,000 school rooms in the province were damaged or destroyed by the earthquake.  As an educational institution with academic and cultural ties to several Chinese universities and organizations, Bryant feels a special calling to assist in this way.

Bryant invites you to join our community by making a gift to aid the people affected by this terrible tragedy.  All gifts will go to the Sichuan province with 100% of the contributions given to those in need.  Gifts designated to this relief effort, payable to Bryant University, can be sent to Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Box 40, Smithfield, RI 02917 or made on line by clicking the link: Online Giving. For additional information and other questions, send e-mail to china@bryant.edu

Fund update: As of June 27, a total of $7,239.00 has been contributed by 79 donors.

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China Earthquake Relief Committee of RI
In addition to the U.S.-China Institute’s long-term project of raising funds to benefit Sichuan schools, it is partnering with the China Earthquake Relief Committee of Rhode Island’s efforts to raise funds that will be distributed through the China Red Cross. To contribute to that effort, click here.

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